Sport in Japan
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Sport in Japan
Traditionally, sumo is considered Japan's national sport[164] and it is a popular spectator sport. Martial arts such as judo, karate and modern kendō are also widely practiced and enjoyed by spectators in the country. After the Meiji Restoration, many Western sports were introduced in Japan and began to spread through the education system.[165]
The professional baseball league in Japan was established in 1936.[166] Today baseball is the most popular spectator sport in the country. One of the most famous Japanese baseball players is Ichiro Suzuki, who, having won Japan's Most Valuable Player award in 1994, 1995, and 1996, now plays for the Seattle Mariners of North American Major League Baseball. Prior to that, Sadaharu Oh was well-known outside Japan, having hit more home runs during his career in Japan than his contemporary, Hank Aaron, did in the United States.
Since the establishment of the Japan Professional Football League in 1992, association football (soccer) has also gained a wide following.[167] Japan was a venue of the Intercontinental Cup from 1981 to 2004 and co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with South Korea. Japan is one of the most successful soccer teams in Asia, winning the Asian Cup three times.
Golf is also popular in Japan,[168] as are forms of auto racing, such as the Super GT sports car series and Formula Nippon formula racing.[169] Twin Ring Motegi was completed in 1997 by Honda in order to bring IndyCar racing to Japan.
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The professional baseball league in Japan was established in 1936.[166] Today baseball is the most popular spectator sport in the country. One of the most famous Japanese baseball players is Ichiro Suzuki, who, having won Japan's Most Valuable Player award in 1994, 1995, and 1996, now plays for the Seattle Mariners of North American Major League Baseball. Prior to that, Sadaharu Oh was well-known outside Japan, having hit more home runs during his career in Japan than his contemporary, Hank Aaron, did in the United States.
Since the establishment of the Japan Professional Football League in 1992, association football (soccer) has also gained a wide following.[167] Japan was a venue of the Intercontinental Cup from 1981 to 2004 and co-hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup with South Korea. Japan is one of the most successful soccer teams in Asia, winning the Asian Cup three times.
Golf is also popular in Japan,[168] as are forms of auto racing, such as the Super GT sports car series and Formula Nippon formula racing.[169] Twin Ring Motegi was completed in 1997 by Honda in order to bring IndyCar racing to Japan.
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